Nutrition and Health Sciences (MS)

MS

Nutrition and Health Sciences, MS

The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences offers graduate degrees within Research Areas and Professional Specializations that are driven by the graduate faculty.

Description

The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences is internationally recognized for its research, teaching, and outreach programs. Our classrooms and research laboratories are state-of-the-art and every graduate student is matched with an advisor whose expertise matches the student's career interests.

Because of the diversity of degree programs offered through the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences and the Nutrition Interdepartmental program, students are encouraged to refer to the Nutrition and Health Sciences website to learn more about areas of study and degree programs, admission requirements, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Specializations

Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition

Community Nutrition & Health Promotion

Dietetics (Online)

Nutrition and Exercise

Graduate Admission Requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

One set of transcripts.

If the student’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.

* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certiﬁed records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certiﬁed copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

Major Admission Requirements

Personal Statement: This statement is one of the most critical parts of your application. This is your opportunity to tell us about your personal and professional goals, why you desire a graduate degree in this area, and anything else that provides the Graduate Committee with a glimpse of "who you are." Demonstrate to the Graduate Committee that your goals have been well thought out and that you understand what you are getting into. If you have job and/or volunteer experience that is relevant to your academic pursuits, be sure to provide details. It is helpful to highlight your strengths, although you should also address any weaknesses (such as poor grades or low GRE scores) and describe how that will affect your success as a graduate student. If you believe there are extenuating circumstances that have hindered your academic progress, you should describe them in enough detail to help the Graduate Committee judge your application. (1-2 pages)

Faculty: Identify at least one (max 3) graduate faculty members with whom you are applying to work. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact graduate faculty members before applying, as those who do not secure an advisor will be denied.

Admission Deadlines

For financial consideration: March 15 for Fall. October 15 for Spring.

NOTE: When sending GRE or TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed